The Academy Charter School · 4 days ago
Director of Accounting - CPA
Uniondale,NY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
3+ years expThe Academy Charter School offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum and is seeking a Director of Accounting (CPA) to serve as a key financial leader. This role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic fiscal stewardship across multiple campuses while overseeing accounting operations and partnering with the Group CFO.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes across the network
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Ensure accurate tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds, including grants and public funding
Monitor cash flow, reserves, and financial sustainability
Lead all external audits, including coordination with independent auditors
Ensure compliance with NYSED, SUNY Charter Schools Institute, federal, and state financial regulations
Prepare and submit required financial filings, reports, and disclosures
Maintain audit documentation and internal controls to ensure clean audit outcomes
Support development and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets
Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to leadership
Assist with long-term financial planning, enrollment-based projections, and expansion modeling
Design, implement, and monitor internal accounting controls and best practices
Ensure segregation of duties and compliance with Board-approved fiscal policies
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Support Board Finance Committee meetings with reports and financial analysis
Mentor and support accounting staff, as applicable
Qualification
Required
Active CPA license (New York State)
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofits or public sector
Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and fund accounting
Proficiency in Abila/MIP, accounting systems and Excel
High level of integrity and discretion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Collaborative leadership mindset aligned to a mission-driven organization
Company
The Academy Charter School
The Academy Charter School (“The Academy”) offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Donovan N. Henry, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Felicia Barracks
Chief Strategic Development Officer
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